Jeff Xavier

Jeffrey G. Xavier (born 7 September 1985) is a former Cape Verdean basketball player, and current head coach for the New England Lightning of the American Basketball Association.

Background

Born in the United States, he represented Cape Verde internationally.

He is a graduate of St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, and a 2009 graduate of Providence College.

Professional career

In 2009–10 season he signed with Leche Río Breogán, team of LEB Oro. In the next season, he went to Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto of the same league. In 2011, Xavier signed with his third LEB Oro team in three seasons: Palencia Baloncesto.

National team career

Xavier is a member of the Cape Verde national basketball team and played with them at the AfroBasket 2021 qualifiers.

Coaching career

Xavier has been head coach of the New England Lightning of the American Basketball Association since 2025.

Trophies

CB Atapuerca

LEB Oro: (1) 2012–13
Copa Príncipe de Asturias: (1) 2013

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2004–05	Manhattan	29	17	19.3	.441	.369	.769	2.7	.8	1.4	.2	7.8
2005–06	Manhattan	31	30	34.8	.434	.350	.798	5.9	1.9	2.3	.2	16.6
2006–07	Providence	Transfer
2007–08	Providence	31	30	31.6	.404	.364	.768	3.6	2.5	2.3	.3	12.4
2008–09	Providence	33	26	24.5	.356	.291	.800	3.0	1.9	1.4	.1	9.3
Career	124	103	27.6	.408	.342	.788	3.8	1.8	1.8	.2	11.5